The best ketchup comes to those who draw Heinz
In this deceptively simple ad, people from all over the world are asked to “Draw Ketchup.”
Kamala Harris and Girl Up rise to the occasion
A new campaign for Girl Up captures the inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris through the eyes of girls across America.
Vodafone Egypt's fast-paced flex
With some athletic cinematography and an endless parade of borderline baffling imagery, Ahmed Hussein's spot gives the flex some respect.
It’s the sweet life for Sécurité Routière
A focus on happiness, not horror, makes these ads for road safety stand out.
Old Spice, new game
In a new animated piece for the bath and body product, Old Spice Man makes a welcome return in his first video game appearance.
Taking back VIAS safety
From Belgium, a powerful series of ads against drunk driving forces drivers to confront the possibilities, if not the eventualities of their actions.
Burberry’s spring awakening
Moving through generations and time, A New Awakening is a wonderfully composed piece that reflects on timeless struggles of love, loss, and family.
Did somebody say just *autocomplete*
Some terrible targeting sees a Just Eat customer somewhat discombobulated in this fun and pacy ad from Finn Keenan.
The best ketchup comes to those who draw Heinz
In this deceptively simple ad, people from all over the world are asked to “Draw Ketchup.”
Kamala Harris and Girl Up rise to the occasion
A new campaign for Girl Up captures the inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris through the eyes of girls across America.
Vodafone Egypt's fast-paced flex
With some athletic cinematography and an endless parade of borderline baffling imagery, Ahmed Hussein's spot gives the flex some respect.
It’s the sweet life for Sécurité Routière
A focus on happiness, not horror, makes these ads for road safety stand out.
Old Spice, new game
In a new animated piece for the bath and body product, Old Spice Man makes a welcome return in his first video game appearance.
Taking back VIAS safety
From Belgium, a powerful series of ads against drunk driving forces drivers to confront the possibilities, if not the eventualities of their actions.
Burberry’s spring awakening
Moving through generations and time, A New Awakening is a wonderfully composed piece that reflects on timeless struggles of love, loss, and family.
Did somebody say just *autocomplete*
Some terrible targeting sees a Just Eat customer somewhat discombobulated in this fun and pacy ad from Finn Keenan.
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KamalaHarrisandGirlUprisetotheoccasion
A new campaign for Girl Up captures the inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris through the eyes of girls across America.
How Iggy Pop was brought to the beach
Yesterday saw the launch of a new film for On the Beach, featuring Iggy Pop. Here, Uncommon ECD and the director of the film, Sam Walker, reveals the thinking behind the campaign's message, the process of being both ECD and director, and why Iggy was the only choice to lead "this defiantly optimistic ode".
Dole's teddy bear campaign was no picnic
With only 21 days at its disposal, St Luke's had a tight deadline to create this new campaign for Dole, which focusses on child hunger. But, despite this, #UnstuffedBears is a simple but elegant and effective campaign that employs film and digital elements as well as a varied cast of teddies.
How to (literally) break the internet
Director Sonejuhi Sinha had to imagine what the digital world would be like if 25% of the code was taken out of the internet. The result is a bizarre and hypnotic film that explores how women are an essential part of the STEM ecosystem.
Behind the scenes of Taika Waititi's Coca-Cola flavoured Christmas
With multiple teams at various locations across different time zones, the Coke Christmas shoot was a challenge, to say the least. Here, the team behind the spot reveal the pressures they faced - and overcame - to get it right.
Director Phillip Montgomery joins the Farm League roster
Phillip Montgomery brings his narrative and visual storytelling expertise to Venice-based production company Farm League for film and commercial representation in the United States.
Thibault Théodore signs to Birth LX
Théodore is a self-taught French director and photographer, who initially studied theatre. As a multimedia artist, his work is very experimental and he is always open to collaborate with other artists.
Emily Crofton-Atkins joins CMN PPL FLMS
Plus Emily Crofton-Atkins will lead CMN PPL FLMS newly launched commercials division.
WrkFlo Solutions offers streamlined in-house production and post solutions for agencies and brands
New workflow specialist provides all-in-one solutions for facility design and management, remote collaboration, security, talent recruitment and operations.
David&Goliath expands with new creative impact hub
Agency appoints Blake Winfree as Chief of Social Impact and promotes Ben Purcell to Chief Creative Officer to lead the charge.
Studio Preymaker hires artist Ruben Vandebroek
Groundbreaking 100% cloud-native studio recruits leading industry talent known for his creative vision and technical expertise.
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- Gloria shares debut video for PTS
- Babbel launches Understanding Changes Everything
- Builders Club and Riot Games launch Next Starts Now for League of Legends Esports
- Platige Image work on the new game trailer for The Medium
- UCCP launches production company and partnership with Serial Pictures
- Twinspires and Brett Favre combine for BetAmerica rebrand
- AMD show us Where The Future Starts
- Rice wasn't made to sit on the side, says Tilda
- Zhang + Knight drive into the world of commercials with Maserati
Director Phillip Montgomery joins the Farm League roster
Phillip Montgomery brings his narrative and visual storytelling expertise to Venice-based production company Farm League for film and commercial representation in the United States.
Thibault Théodore signs to Birth LX
Théodore is a self-taught French director and photographer, who initially studied theatre. As a multimedia artist, his work is very experimental and he is always open to collaborate with other artists.
Emily Crofton-Atkins joins CMN PPL FLMS
Plus Emily Crofton-Atkins will lead CMN PPL FLMS newly launched commercials division.
WrkFlo Solutions offers streamlined in-house production and post solutions for agencies and brands
New workflow specialist provides all-in-one solutions for facility design and management, remote collaboration, security, talent recruitment and operations.
David&Goliath expands with new creative impact hub
Agency appoints Blake Winfree as Chief of Social Impact and promotes Ben Purcell to Chief Creative Officer to lead the charge.
Studio Preymaker hires artist Ruben Vandebroek
Groundbreaking 100% cloud-native studio recruits leading industry talent known for his creative vision and technical expertise.
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Loïc Andrieu answers his Call Of The Wild
The YDA-winning director discusses how a genre-bending movie concept led to awards gold.
YDA winner Natasha Mynhier delivers In A Beat
Natasha Mynhier, the winner of the Mid-Length Film (30 to 60 mins) - Northern America category at this year's Young Director Award, talks to us about how she crafted this powerful film.
Jakub Jirásek talks accidental adolescent terrorism
With his darkly comedic short Don't Be A Pussy picking up a Gold at this year's YDA, Jirásek tells Jamie Madge how a film for his Master's Degree ended up evolving into a biting satire on social status.
Playlist: Savanah Leaf
We spoke with Academy Films director Savanah Leaf about her inspirations, the promo industry and who she would like to work with...
One Track Mind: Taylor Ashcraft
Taylor Ashcraft, Director, Commercial Synch Licensing at Columbia Records, finds some sweet dreams can be a nightmare, and professes her love for some classic 90s pop, as she reveals what's on her Elements Music Isolation Radio Station playlist.
Art of Advertising: Akil Gibbons
A multi-laureate director and reporter, Akil Gibbons, of Strike Anywhere, shares the pieces that inspire him as both a director and an objective witness of subjective truths.
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Freelancing has always had a place in the advertising industry, one which has seemingly expanded since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Joel Meadows talks to some recent and long time freelancers about their reasons for taking the plunge.
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